All The Winners From Grazia’s Skincare Awards 2022

We asked our panel of esteemed skin experts to test a range of new products in a bid to find the best

Grazia Skincare Awards 2022

by Annie Vischer |
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Introducing Grazia's Skincare Awards 2022. After hundreds of entries and endless testing by industry experts, consider this your definitive skincare wish list.

Meet The Judges

Our esteemed panel of judges is made up of clinical facialist and skin expert, Kate Kerr, cosmetic doctor and founder of London skin clinic Skndoctor, Dr Ewoma Ukeleghe, cosmetic doctor and founder ofDr David Jack London skincare{ =nofollow}, Dr David Jack, skin health specialist and author of Black Skin, The Definitive Guide__, Dija Ayodele, and Grazia's very own beauty director Phoebe McDowell. Together they have spent weeks testing the new skincare offerings that 2022 has had to offer so far. Scroll down to discover this year's best in show.

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Revealed: Grazia's Skincare Awards 2022 Winners

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Grazia Skincare Awards 2022

Best Vitamin C: Murad Vita-C Triple Exfoliating Facial1 of 15

Best Vitamin C: Murad Vita-C Triple Exfoliating Facial, £67

'This chemical and physical exfoliator contains glycolic acid, lactic acid and salicylic acid, to rid skin of dud, dull cells, and reveal a glow that will allow you to forgo make-up altogether. Idefyyounottobe impressed – and inundated with compliments.' - Phoebe McDowell, Grazia's Beauty Director.

Best Cleanser: Shiseido Shikulime Gel-To-Oil Cleanser2 of 15

Best Cleanser: Shiseido Shikulime Gel-To-Oil Cleanser, £23

'This contains a cocktail of efficacious barrier-loving ingredients, so there are benefits beyond its ability to take off the day. It leaves skin feeling fresh, hydrated and – crucially – with no dryness.' - Dr David Jack, cosmetic doctor and founder of Dr David Jack London skincare.

Best Face Mask: Tata Harper Radiance Mask3 of 15

Best Face Mask: Tata Harper Radiance Mask, £57

'Designed to fortify your barrier without causing aggravation, this vegan glow giver is perfect for those with sensitive skin. There are AHAs to gently exfoliate and probiotics to balance your microbiome, and with a refreshing gel texture, it's a total pleasure to use.' - Dija Ayodele, skin health specialist and author of Black Skin, The Definitive Skincare Guide.

Best Retinol: Medik8 Retinol 3TR Serum4 of 15

Best Retinol: Medik8 Retinol 3TR Serum, £30

'This comes in varying strengths, the idea being that you can start with 3TR and build up to 6 or even 10. TR (time release technology) means small doses are released over a longer period, maximising effectiveness while minimising irritation. Win-win!' - Kate Kerr, clinical facialist and skin expert.

Best Spot Treatment: Malin + Goetz Salicylic Acid Gel5 of 15

Best Spot Treatment: Malin + Goetz Salicylic Acid Gel, £19

'With 2% salicylic acid plus lactic acid and niacinamide, this has the ideal ingredients for calming breakout areas, while hydrating and soothing with willow bark extract and glycerine. Best of all, you can wear it under make-up.' - DJ.

Best Fake Tan: St. Tropez Self Tan Tonic Drops6 of 15

Best Fake Tan: St. Tropez Self Tan Tonic Drops, £30

'Free from streaks, smudges and smell (the incriminating kind, anyway), this will make you look like you've been in the Bahamas. With hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, the skincare benefits are impressive too.' - PM.

Best Hand Sanitiser: Nealu2019s Yard Remedies Natural Defence Hand Rub7 of 15

Best Hand Sanitiser: Neal’s Yard Remedies Natural Defence Hand Rub, £5.75

'Vegan and refillable, this contains over 70% alcohol – killing 99.9% of bacteria – and has a beautiful texture. The smell is gorgeous and skin is left feeling balanced.' - KK.

Best Body Exfoliator: Kate Somerville Exfolikate Resurfacing Body Scrub8 of 15

Best Body Exfoliator: Kate Somerville Exfolikate Resurfacing Body Scrub, £48

'Skin is left buffed, polished and smooth, thanks to lactic and salicylic acid to exfoliate and decongest and a honey and aloe cocoon. I like that it turns to a milk lotion on contact with water.' - DA.

Best Face Exfoliator: Rose Inc Skin Resolution Clarifying Toner9 of 15

Best Face Exfoliator: Rose Inc Skin Resolution Clarifying Toner, £24.50

'This is sophisticated and elegant. With mandelic acid, niacinamide and willow bark extract, it gently exfoliates without a harsh drying effect. My skin felt notably smoother and more refined.' - DA.

Best Face SPF: Caudalie Vinosun Ocean Protect SPF50+10 of 15

Best Face SPF: Caudalie Vinosun Ocean Protect SPF50+, £19

'In a strong category, this really stood out, ticking all the boxes of a brilliant, new-gen SPF. It feels weightless on the skin, leaves no white cast, is non-greasy, reef-friendly and fragrance-free. It's also suitable for pretty much every skin type.' - Dr Ewoma Ukeleghe, cosmetic doctor and founder of London skin clinic Skndoctor.

Best Skin Supplement: Artah Skin Clinic11 of 15

Best Skin Supplement: Artah Skin Clinic, £52

'With its well-curated ingredients list and chic branding, this punches well above its weight. The old favourites are all there, including vitamin C, grape seed extract (resveratrol) and astaxanthin, as well as coenzyme Q10 and a hefty dose of biotin, making it an ideal supplement for collagen.' - DJ. stimulation and hair and nail growth. DJ

Best Does-It-All Serum: L'Oru00e9al Paris Revitalift Filler 10% Pure Glycolic Serum12 of 15

Best Does-It-All Serum: L'Oréal Paris Revitalift Filler 10% Pure Glycolic Serum, £24.99

'Expect hydrated, more radiant skin with fewer dark spots. Formulated with the optimum amount of glycolic for daily use, it gently exfoliates while supplying skin with the goodness it needs. Affordable, too!' - PM.

Best Hand Cream: Holland & Barrett Aloe And Cucumber Hand Cream13 of 15

Best Hand Cream: Holland & Barrett Aloe And Cucumber Hand Cream, £3.99

'At the rate we're still washing our hands – and duly drying them out – this comes out on top. It smells fresh, keeps hands hydrated for the whole day and is even good for sensitive skin. Plus, there's change from a fiver.' - EU.

Best Sensitive Skin Saviour: Avu00e8ne Tolu00e9rance Control Skin Recovery Balm14 of 15

Best Sensitive Skin Saviour: Avène Tolérance Control Skin Recovery Balm, £17

'A reliable quick fix, this calms irritated skin and reduces sensitivity long- term. It only contains ingredients that are truly necessary and is rich without feeling greasy. Its goal is to repair the skin's protective barrier, so it's a yes from me.' - KK.

Best Moisturiser: Estu00e9e Lauder Revitalizing Supreme+ Youth Power Cru00e8me15 of 15

Best Moisturiser: Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme+ Youth Power Crème, £50

'This is an anti-ageing product, but does so much more than lessen the look of fine lines. My skin looks healthier, more even and radiant. It's luxurious but also sinks in fast, making it ideal for summer.' - PM.

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